Duskull
#355 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Duskull
The best moves for Duskull are Hex and Ominous Wind when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Astonish and Night Shade deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
9.6DPS
26.4DPS
Defending
9.6DPS
26.4DPS
Trainer Battles
3.3EPT
1.87DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Duskull family. Duskull evolves into Dusclops for 25 Candy, then into Dusknoir (Sinnoh Stone) for 100 Candy.
- Dusclops requires Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Dusknoir.
Game images
Duskull, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Duskull is a Ghost Pokémon. It is weak to Ghost and Dark moves. Duskull's best moveset is Hex & Ominous Wind and it has a Max CP of 798. Duskull evolves into Dusclops.
About
"Duskull can pass through any wall no matter how thick it may be. Once this Pokémon chooses a target, it will doggedly pursue the intended victim until the break of dawn."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | 8 | 9.6 |
| Astonish | 7 | 8.4 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ominous Wind | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Shadow Sneak | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Night Shade | 60 | 2 | 1.44 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hex
9.6 DPS
|
Ominous Wind
26.4 DPS
|
3.7 | 100% |
|
Hex
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
3.6 | 98% |
|
Astonish
8.4 DPS
|
Ominous Wind
26.4 DPS
|
3.6 | 97% |
|
Hex
9.6 DPS
|
Night Shade
28.8 DPS
|
3.6 | 97% |
|
Astonish
8.4 DPS
|
Night Shade
28.8 DPS
|
3.5 | 93% |
|
Astonish
8.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
3.4 | 93% |
|
Hex
9.6 DPS
|
Shadow Sneak
20 DPS
|
3.2 | 85% |
|
Astonish
8.4 DPS
|
Shadow Sneak
20 DPS
|
3.1 | 83% |
|
Hex
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
2.3 | 62% |
|
Astonish
8.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
2.1 | 56% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Duskull?
Duskull is weak to Ghost and Dark moves.
The best counter to Duskull is Dawn Wings Necrozma with Psycho Cut and Moongeist Beam, followed by Mega Gengar, Mega Chandelure and Mega Absol.
The top Duskull counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 100% | |
| Mega Gengar | 96% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 95% | |
| Mega Gengar | 92% | |
| Mega Gengar | 92% | |
| Mega Gengar | 91% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 91% | |
| Mega Absol | 89% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 88% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
70 |
| Defense |
|
162 |
| Stamina |
|
85 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 79 |
Size
| Height | 0.79 m |
| Weight | 15 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
302 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
403 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
605 |
|
Level 40 |
706 |
|
Level 50 |
798 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 504 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 655 |
Costumes
Duskull costumes
Duskull (Cempasúchil Crown)
- Can't evolve.
